The 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Evangeline Area Council Boy Scouts of America have teamed up to identify 4 deserving men this year!!! Nominate a father, a step-father, a grandfather or a "father figure" who has made a big impact on your life or on the lives of children in our community!!! Nominate this man to be a 2016 FATHER OF THE YEAR using this link: https://www.eacbsa.org/FathersOfTheYear

​Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

Register to participate in Lupus Awareness Week May 16-20, 2016 across Acadiana. We have scheduled activities in various cities including a "Put On Purple" Day in which everyone wears their theme shirts. All businesses and patrons interested in participating may purchase a vendor table at the events for $50, have your name/business name on our theme shirt for $25 and/or to be an official event sponsorship for the week. All costs are due by May 3rd in which portion of the proceeds will benefit local Lupus chapter. Click the image below to register.